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Stefen Blake Echols
February 9, 2012

Something many addicts rarely get to receive is the “restoration” of all things that
they once lost. Even today, many fight on a
daily basis for their freedom even after they
have recovered from their addiction. Not
“freedom” from the drugs but freedom to
love, live and be completely whole again in
the emotional area. So many lives are literally destroyed while this person is on that
“drug road” that nine times out of ten most
family relationships lost are never recovered.

Dear Mama, you are appreciated …
Shanna Echols-White. I love you so
much. I’m so proud how far you have
come. Even though there were dark

times with us Mama, I would never
trade for another one. The things I’ve
been through made me who am I today.
You taught me to be a gentleman and to

I do know this, if we surrender all our hurts
and wounds to God He will restore all that
we have lost! NO matter what we have come
from!

love people. You are an inspiration to
me and to people all over the world. Be
proud who you are and who you have
become. You’re incredible and I’m
proud to say you’re my mother.

“April 29th 2007 was the first day of

Love you Mama—

the rest of my life. I had prayed for
my life and God answered my prayers. HE answered in such a way, I

Clay, Me and Stefen

could of never even imagined.

My relationship with my sons was restored instantly. My relationship with
my family and friends was also restored, instantly.
The devil is a liar, he told me I was
not worthy. He taught me the deepest
emotions of shame, guilt and selfMy Sons

hate. I will never forget where I was,
AND where I will never be again.”

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